The Future Truck Europe online event brings together more than 1,000 stakeholders to discuss the business models, technologies and trends shaping the future of trucking.
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agenda
Battery electric truck of the future
Date: Monday 24 June 2024 Time: 9am UK | 10 AM CET | 1:30 PM Format: Virtual panel discussion Duration: 1 hour
Vehicle electrification is leading the way in European road charging towards a zero-emissions future. However, a lot depends on whether advances in battery technology can make the electric truck a viable solution across multiple applications.
What is the current state of battery technology in heavy electric truck fleets in Europe? How must battery range and cost evolve to unlock widespread adoption of electric trucks? Which battery technologies are likely to dominate the drive toward heavy truck electrification? How will the growing demand for electric passenger vehicles affect the supply of battery materials for the truck industry?
H2-ICE’s path to decarbonizing truck fleets
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024 Time: 9am UK | 10 AM CET | 1:30 PM Format: Virtual panel discussion Duration: 1 hour
As the heavy commercial vehicle industry grapples with high upfront costs, technological challenges, and unfamiliarity with vehicle electrification, hydrogen ICE (H2-ICE) is emerging as a viable option for operators looking to de-risk their transition away from diesel.
How big is the H2-ICE truck market in Europe, and what are its medium and long-term prospects? How do the cost and performance of the H2-ICE compare to diesel, battery electric and fuel cell alternatives? What impact will H2-ICE production have on existing manufacturing operations and supply chains? What are the main challenges facing H2-ICE adoption, and what is the industry doing to overcome them?
The role of biogas in the road shipping revolution in Europe
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024 Time: 9am UK | 10 AM CET | 1:30 PM Format: Virtual panel discussion Duration: 1 hour
In recent years, biogas has become a viable fuel option for Europe’s commercial vehicle industry, as it transitions from diesel ahead of upcoming stringent emissions standards. However, it remains to be seen whether this will be a long-term solution to efforts to decarbonize road shipping.
What are the leading gas solutions for heavy trucks, and how do they differ in terms of cost and operational performance? How do biogas solutions compare to diesel, H2-ICE, battery electric, and fuel cell heavy truck alternatives? For which road freight applications is biogas best suited? What are the main challenges to the widespread adoption of biogas-powered trucks, and how can they be overcome?
Understanding the software-defined truck
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024 Time: 9am UK | 10 AM CET | 1:30 PM Format: Virtual panel discussion Duration: 1 hour
The software-defined truck has the potential to revolutionize the driving experience, and is seen by many as a solution to Europe’s driver shortage. However, in an industry focused on total cost of ownership (TCO), the financial benefits of a software-defined truck will likely determine its acceptance by fleet operators.
What is a software defined truck? What are the key benefits of software-defined trucking for fleet operators in Europe, and how do technologies impact total cost of ownership? Could a software-defined truck be a real solution to Europe’s worsening driver shortage? How will the software-defined truck evolve over the next decade?
The future of heavy truck safety in Europe
Date: Friday 28 June 2024 Time: 9am UK | 10 AM CET | 1:30 PM Format: Virtual panel discussion Duration: 1 hour
From July 2024, all new trucks sold in the EU must comply with the updated General Safety Regulations (GSR), which require a wide range of mandatory advanced safety features. The EU estimates that the new regulations will save more than 25,000 lives by 2038, representing a giant step in its long-term goal of zero deaths on European roads by 2050.
What are the main objectives of the GSR, and how will the new regulations affect the EU road freight sector? Are European truck manufacturers and suppliers on track to meet the World Trucking Congress deadlines, and will all European countries comply with the new regulations? Which of the mandatory safety requirements would be more difficult to implement? How will the new legislative framework affect the cost of heavy trucks?
Knowledge Partners
Horiba Mira
HORIBA MIRA is a global automotive engineering, research and testing company with over 75 years of experience developing some of the world’s most iconic cars. We work collaboratively with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers around the world, providing comprehensive support for technology development, integration and verification through to full vehicle development and certification.
Our vision is to positively impact every journey in the world and our engineers use state-of-the-art testing facilities and simulation tools to improve lives by making journeys safer, cleaner and smarter.
We have been at the forefront of hybrid and electric vehicle system solutions for over ten years. Our experts work with customers on the latest areas of vehicle electrification development, providing engineering and testing consulting from concept design to final validation, to drive our customers’ energy-efficient electric and hybrid vehicle products to market.
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RTI
RTI provides the leading communication framework for E/E and SDVs. ConnextDrive is the first platform-independent ASIL-D certified framework used by many major automotive companies to develop and operate next-generation vehicles. The RTI program manages more than 2,000 mission-critical systems including more than 250 autonomous vehicle programs.
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Roland Berger
Founded in 1967, Roland Berger is the only leading global consulting firm with German heritage and European origin. With 2,400 employees operating from 35 countries, we have successful operations in all major international markets.
Our 52 offices are located in major global business centres. The consultancy is an independent partnership owned exclusively by 230 partners.
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